University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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INVITATION FOR BIDS:
Sealed Proposals for furnishing materials, equipment or services as described herein will be received at the Purchasing Department,
Bibb Graves Hall, Room 126, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, June 2nd,
2016.
It is understood that the owner may accept any or all items at the prices listed in this proposal within a noted timeframes on the
specification page. Time is of the essence to this bid and if delivery is not made within the time specified, the University reserves the
right to cancel any order placed as a result of this bid. This bid may be withdrawn at any time prior to the scheduled time for the
opening of bids, or any authorized postponement thereof.
DIRECTIONS FOR MAILING BIDS:
Do not place more than one bid in an envelope. Envelopes containing more than one bid may not be
opened in time for a bid to be considered.
Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked and addressed as follows:
ADDRESSED TO:
BID FOR:
(If via any postal service
(If hand carry)
University of North Alabama
Purchasing Department - Bid 2016-18
UNA M/S 5025
One Harrison Plaza
Florence, AL 35632-0001
University of North Alabama
Purchasing Department - Bid 2016-18
Bibb Graves Hall, Room 126
One Harrison Plaza
Florence, AL 35632-0001
Admissions Fall Publications
Bid No. 2016-18
CAUTION – The above mailing address line, UNA Box 5025, is the address for the University of North Alabama Central Mail Room
and is not part of the physical address for the University of North Alabama Purchasing Department. Envelopes or packages addressed
to this box number may not be received in the Purchasing Department by the specified bid due date and time. It is the bidder’s
responsibility to ensure that the bid is received in the Purchasing Department by the date and time specified; no assumptions should be
made in regard to an extension due to unforeseen circumstances of any kind, no due date or time will change without advance written
notice from the Procurement Office.
Bidders are strongly cautioned to mail or ship bids to allow ample time for receipt in the Purchasing Department, not the Central Mail
Room nor Central Receiving. Overnight or next day delivery services may not be adequate. Since bids must be received in a sealed
envelope, faxed or emailed bid copies cannot be accepted.
Bids received in the Purchasing Department after the specified date and time set forth above will not be considered
Bids will be opened in Bibb Graves Hall, Room 126 at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016.
Revised 1/30/08
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University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1.
All bidders are to submit bids on proposal forms furnished by the Assistant Vice President of Business Services,
University of North Alabama (forms enclosed). All bid forms are to be signed in all designated spaces by an authorized
officer or employee of the bidder. Telephone bids will not be accepted. Bids submitted by "fax" machine will not be
accepted. All bids are to be mailed or delivered in a sealed envelope.
2.
All bidders shall base their proposals on the exact schedule of equipment, material or service specifications herein.
3.
Pictures, descriptions, and specifications should accompany all bids when required or desirable. Samples may be required
and, if so, shall be furnished free of cost to the Owner.
4.
Reference to manufacturers, suppliers, catalog numbers, etc., is intended to set quality standards and does not preclude bids
from others as long as quality standards are met. Offers of equal items shall state the brand and number or level of quality.
Alternates will not be considered unless they conform to the specifications.
5.
All bidders are required to submit unit prices and extended prices, where applicable, for each item bid. Where the unit
price and the extended total price do not agree, the unit price shall prevail.
6.
The Owner reserves the right to accept any or all items on any bidder's proposal at the unit price submitted. The Owner
reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities.
7.
All prices submitted on the proposal are to be delivered prices to the University of North Alabama and shall not include
any state or local sales tax.
8.
Bidders should sign & return all pages of the complete bid to imply complete understanding and compliance with all bid
requirements.
9.
All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Office, University of North Alabama, UNA Box 5025, Florence, AL
35632-0001, phone 256/765-4206.
10.
Should a bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from the bid documents or should he be in doubt as to their meaning,
he should at once notify the Owner who will send written instructions to all bidders.
11.
Bids received after the bid opening date and time, or any authorized postponement thereof, will not be considered.
12.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/U.S. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: By signing this proposal,
bidder certifies that bidder is in compliance with the nondiscrimination clause contained in Section 202, Executive Order
11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, relative to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and the rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, Veteran's
Act 38USC4212, Section 503 - Rehabilitation act of 1973 Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
42USC12101, and that any and all goods were produced in compliance with all applicable requirements of Sections 6, 7,
and 12 of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, and of regulations and orders of the United States Department of
Labor issued under Section 14 thereof.
13.
Verbal communication before or while Bid is open shall have no force or affect whatsoever toward this bid as written, or the
entire agreement. All parties represent that no promises, representations, or inducements have been made with respect to the
subject matter of the bid nor a contract, except as specifically set forth herein. The bid or final contract, agreement, or order, can
only be changed, altered, modified or amended by written agreement from both parties.
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I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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PROPOSAL FORM
In compliance with the University of North Alabama INVITATION FOR BIDS and INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, the undersigned
hereby proposes to furnish and supply items to the University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, in strict accordance with the
SCHEDULE and SPECIFICATIONS.
The undersigned bidder/proposer hereby certifies that it, its officers, partners, owners, providers, representatives, employees, and parties in
interest, including the affiant, has not in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other
bidder/proposer, potential bidder/proposer, firm or person, in connection with this solicitation, to submit a collusive or sham bid/proposal,
to refrain from bidding/proposing, to manipulate or ascertain the price(s) of other bidders/proposers or potential bidders/proposers, or to
secure through any unlawful act an advantage over other bidders/proposers or the university.
The prices submitted herein have been arrived at in an entirely independent and lawful manner by the bidder/proposer without consultation
with other bidders/proposers or potential bidders/proposers or foreknowledge of the prices to be submitted in response to this solicitation
by other bidders/proposers or potential bidders/proposers on the part of the bidder/proposer, its officers, partners, owners, providers,
representatives, employees, or parties in interest, including the affiant.
DATED:_____________________________________________________________________
COMPANY NAME:___________________________________________________________
BY:__________________________________________________________________________
(Signature)
____________________________________________________________________________
(Typed or Printed Name)
____________________________________________________________________________
(Title)
BUSINESS ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE:________________________________________________________________
Email Address:________________________________________________________________
This address will be used to publish the bid tabulation & any other communication regarding bid results
If Bidder is a Corporation, write the State of Incorporation, and if a Partnership, give full name of partners, using space below.
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I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA
VENDOR CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO ACT NO 2012-491 & ACT2014-044
ALABAMA LAW (SECTION 31-13-9 , CODE OF ALABAMA 1975: By signing a contract resulting from this
proposal, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration
law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the state of Alabama.
Furthermore, a contracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and
shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.
ALABAMA LAW SECTION 16-25-26C , CODE OF ALABAMA 1975; Legislation requiring the University of North
Alabama to report to Retirement Systems of Alabama individuals paid for personal services who are currently receiving
benefits from TRSA or ESA became effective October 1, 2013. No minimum level of compensation was defined. Any
individual receiving direct or indirect compensation from this contract who is a retiree receiving benefits from the
State of Alabama Retirement System MUST NOTIFY UNA of this status along with Bid/RFP Submission.
Bidder hereby certifies full compliance with Act No. 2012-491 & Act No. 2014-044:
Date: ________________________
Company:_________________________________________
Authorizing Signature: ___________________________________________
Printed Name: _________________________________________________
Title: _________________________________________________
State of __________________________County of ____________________
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University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE BEASON-HAMMON ALABAMA TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN
PROTECTION ACT (ACT 2011-535, as amended by Act 2012-491)
DATE:________________
RE: Contract/Grant/ Incentive (describe by number or subject): BID/RFP___________________
________________________________________________________________by and between
________________________________________________________________(Contractor/Grantee) and
_______________________________________________________________(State Agency, Department or Public Entity)
The undersigned hereby certifies to the State of Alabama as follows:
1.
The undersigned holds the position of with the Contractor/Grantee named above, and is authorized to provide representations set out in this
Certificate as the official and binding act of that entity, and has knowledge of the provisions of THE BEASON-HAMMON ALABAMA
TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT (ACT 201 1-535 of the Alabama Legislature, as amended by Act 2012-491) which is
described herein as "the Act".
2. Using the following definitions from Section 3 of the Act, select and initial either (a) or (b), below, to describe the Contractor/Grantee's business
structure. BUSINESS ENTITY. Any person or group of persons employing one or more persons performing or engaging in any activity,
enterprise, profession, or occupation for gain, benefit, advantage, or livelihood, whether for profit or not for profit. "Business entity" shall
include, but not be limited to the following:
a)
Self-employed individuals, business entities filing articles of incorporation, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability
companies, foreign corporations, foreign limited partnerships, foreign limited liability companies authorized to transact business in this
state, business trusts, and any business entity that registers with the Secretary of State.
b)
Any business entity that possesses a business license, permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter, or similar form of authorization
issued by the state, any business entity that is exempt by law from obtaining such a business license, and any business entity that is
operating unlawfully without a business license.
EMPLOYER.: Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, joint stock association, agent, manager, representative, foreman, or other person having
control or custody of any employment, place of employment, or of any employee, including any person or entity employing any person for hire
within the State of Alabama, including a public employer.
This term shall not include the occupant of a household contracting with another person to perform casual domestic labor within the household.
____(a) The Contractor/Grantee is a business entity or employer as those terms are defined in Section 3 of the Act.
____(b) The Contractor/Grantee is not a business entity or employer as those terms are defined in Section 3 of the Act.
3.
4.
As of the date of this Certificate, Contractor/Grantee does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien within the State of Alabama and
hereafter it will not knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the State of Alabama;
Contractor/Grantee is enrolled in E-Verify unless it is not eligible to enroll because of the rules of that program or other factors beyond its
control.
Certified this____ day of____________________ 20_____.
_________________________________________________
Name of Contractor/Grantee/Recipient
By:______________________________________________
Its:______________________________________________
The above Certification was signed in my presence by the person whose name appears above, on this_____ day of ________________20____.
WITNESS:___________________________________________ Printed name of Witness: ____________________________________________
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University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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State of Alabama
Disclosure Statement
(Required by Act 2001-955)
ENTITY COMPLETING FORM
Agreement Number
______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
TELEPHONE NUMBER
(
)
STATE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT THAT WILL RECEIVE GOODS, SERVICES, OR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GRANT AWARD
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
TELEPHONE NUMBER
(
)
This form is provided with:
Contract
Proposal
Request for Proposal
Invitation to Bid
Grant Proposal
Have you or any of your partners, divisions, or any related business units previously performed work or provided goods to any State
Agency/Department in the current or last fiscal year?
Yes
No
If yes, identify below the State Agency/Department that received the goods or services, the type(s) of good or services previously provided, and the
amount received for the provision of such goods or services.
Have you or any of your partners, divisions, or any related business units previously applied and received any grants from any
State Agency/Department in the current or last fiscal year?
Yes
No
If yes, identify the State Agency/Department that awarded the grant, the date such grant was awarded, and the amount of the grant .
1. List below the name(s) and address(es) of all public officials/public employees with whom you, members of your immediate
family, or any of your employees have a family relationship and who may directly personally benefit financially from the proposed
transaction. Identify the State Department/Agency for which the public officials/public employees work. (Attach additional sheets if
necessary.)
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University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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2. List below the name(s) and address(es) of all family members of public officials/public employees with whom you, members of
your immediate family, or any of your employees have a family relationship and who may directly personally benefit financially from
the proposed transaction. Identify the public officials/public employees and State Department/Agency for which the public
officials/public employees work. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
If you identified individuals in items one and/or two above, describe in detail below the direct financial benefit to be gained by
the public officials, public employees, and/or their family members as the result of the contract, proposal, request for proposal,
invitation to bid, or grant proposal. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
Describe in detail below any indirect financial benefits to be gained by any public official, public employee, and/or family
members of the public official or public employee as the result of the contract, proposal, request for proposal, invitation to bid,
or grant proposal. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
List below the name(s) and address(es) of all paid consultants and/or lobbyists utilized to obtain the contract, proposal, request for
proposal, invitation to bid, or grant proposal:
By signing below, I certify under oath and penalty of perjury that all statements on or attached to this form are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge. I further understand that a civil penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the transaction, not to exceed
$10,000.00, is applied for knowingly providing incorrect or misleading information.
___________________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
___________________________________________________________________________________
Notary’s Signature
Date
Date Notary Expires
Act 2001-995 requires the disclosure statement to be completed and filed with all proposals, bids, contracts, or grant proposals to the State of
Alabama in excess of $5,000.
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University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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This form must be completed and returned before any contract(s) will be issued by the University of North Alabama
REQUIREMENTS/ SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 1
ITEM 1: My UNA Account/Helpful Links Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 20,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 5.5" X 8.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the My UNA Account/Helpful Links Postcard. Proof
should be delivered to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing,
Rogers Hall, Room 111 or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and
Marketing, UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
My UNA Account/Helpful Links Postcard to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
Total for ITEM 1: My Account/Helpful Links Postcard
Total for ITEM 1 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 1
Cost for additional postcards (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional postcards (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
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I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 2
ITEM 2: What's Next Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 5,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 5.5" X 8.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the What's Next Postcard. Proof should be delivered to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111 or
mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box 5027,
Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
What's Next Postcard to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
Total for ITEM 2: What's Next Postcard
Total for ITEM 2 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 2
Cost for additional postcards (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional postcards (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
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I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 3
ITEM 3: Transfer Scholarship Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 10,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 5.5" X 8.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the Transfer Scholarship Postcard. Proof should be
delivered to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall,
Room 111 or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing,
UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Transfer Scholarship Postcard to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 3: Transfer Scholarship Postcard
Total for ITEM 3 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 3
Cost for additional postcards (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional postcards (per 5,000 copies) $_________________________
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I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 4
ITEM 4: Freshman Scholarship Reminder Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 20,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 8.5" X 5.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the Freshman Scholarship Reminder Postcard. Proof
should be delivered to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing,
Rogers Hall, Room 111 or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and
Marketing, UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Freshman Scholarship Reminder Postcard to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 4: Freshman Scholarship Reminder Postcard
Total for ITEM 4 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 4
Cost for additional postcards (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional postcards (per 5,000 copies) $_________________________
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I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 5
ITEM 5: Majors Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 30,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 8.5" X 5.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the Majors Postcard. Proof should be delivered to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111 or
mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box 5027,
Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Majors Postcard to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 5: Majors Postcard
Total for ITEM 5 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 5
Cost for additional postcards (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional postcards (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
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I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for ITEM 6
ITEM 6: 2016 UNA Preview Day Invitation Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 65,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 8.5" X 5.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the Preview Day Invitation Postcard. Proof should be
delivered to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall,
Room 111 or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing,
UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
2016 Preview Day Invitation Postcard to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 6: 2016 UNA Preview Day Invitation Postcard
Base Price for ITEM 6 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 6
Cost for additional Invitations (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional Invitations (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
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I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 7
ITEM 7: Campus Visit Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 15,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, invitation to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 8.5" X 5.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the Campus Visit Postcard. Proof should be delivered to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications, Rogers Hall, Room 111 or mailed to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications, UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 356320001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Campus Visit Postcard to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
Total for ITEM 7: Campus Visit Postcard
Total for ITEM 7 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 7
Cost for additional booklets (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional booklets (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 8
ITEM 8: UNA Early College Brochure
NUMBER OF COPIES: 15,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, brochure to be printed four-color bleed.
TRIM SIZE: 7.5" long x 8.5" tall
FOLD: 4 panel (one fold)
Finish fold size 3.75" x 8.5"
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the UNA Early College Brochure. Proof should be
delivered to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall,
Room 111 or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing,
UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
UNA Early College Brochure to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 8: UNA Early College Brochure
Total for ITEM 8 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 8
Cost for additional booklets (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional booklets (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
Tab for mailing -15,000 copies (please mark boxes tabbed) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 9
ITEM 9: Senior Snapshot Brochure
NUMBER OF COPIES: 15,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, brochure to be printed four-color bleed.
TRIM SIZE: 21.25" long x 11" tall
FOLD: Modified Tri fold
Finish fold size 8.5" x 11"
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the Senior Snapshot Brochure. Proof should be delivered
to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111
or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box
5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Senior Snapshot Brochure to be finished on or before August 5, 2015
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 9: Senior Snapshot Brochure
Base Price for ITEM 9 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 9
Cost for additional brochures (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional brochures (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 10
ITEM 10: Transfer Guide Brochure
NUMBER OF COPIES: 10,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, brochure to be printed four-color bleed.
TRIM SIZE: 14" long x 8.5" tall
FOLD: Double Parallel fold
Finish fold size 3.5" x 8.5"
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the Transfer Guide Brochure. Proof should be delivered
to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111
or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box
5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Transfer Guide Brochure to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 10: Transfer Guide Brochure
Base Price for ITEM 10 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 10
Cost for additional booklets (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional booklets (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 11
ITEM 11: Travel Brochure - GIB
NUMBER OF COPIES: 35,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, brochure to be printed four-color bleed.
TRIM SIZE: 31.5" long x 7" tall
FOLD: Double Gate fold
Finish fold size 9" long x 7" tall
POCKET: 3.5" pocket on inside panel
BROCHURE ART: Travel Brochure to be provided camera ready in pdf format or native file by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings). Brochure to be printed four-color bleed.
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the Travel Brochure. Proof should be delivered to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111 or
mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box 5027,
Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Travel Brochure to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 11: Travel Brochure - GIB
Base Price for ITEM 11 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 11
Cost for additional brochures (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional brochures (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional brochures (per 10,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 12
ITEM 12: Top 10 Junior Booklet
NUMBER OF COPIES: 25,000
PAGES: 8 (self cover)
INK COLOR: Four-color bleed
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
BOOKLET SIZE: Approximately 6" x 9.25" trimmed
BINDING: Saddle stitched along 9.25" side.
BOOKLET ART: Top 10 Junior Booklet to be provided camera ready in pdf format or native file by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings). Booklet to be printed four-color bleed.
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the Top 10 Junior Booklet. Proof should be delivered to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111 or
mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box 5027,
Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Top 10 Junior Booklet to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 12: Top 10 Junior Booklet
Base Price for ITEM 12 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 12
Tab for mailing - 25,000 copies (please mark boxes tabbed) $_________________________
Cost for additional booklets (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional booklets (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 13
ITEM 13: Envelope
NUMBER OF COPIES: 20,000
INK COLOR: 2 color PMS 124 and PMS 268
COLOR PAPER: White
ENVELOPE SIZE: 9" x 12"
TYPE OF ENVELOPE: Catalog style with latex gum
ENVELOPE ART: Envelope to be provided camera ready in pdf format or native file by UNA (printers must
supply their preferred pdf settings).
Booklet to be printed four-color bleed.
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the Envelope. Proof should be delivered to University of
North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111 or mailed to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box 5027, Florence,
AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Envelope to be finished on or before August 5, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh OSX
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
Total for ITEM 13: Envelopes
Total for ITEM 13 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 13
Cost for additional envelopes (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 14
ITEM 14: Student Organizations Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 15,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 8.5" X 5.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the Student Organizations Postcard. Proof should be
delivered to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall,
Room 111 or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing,
UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Student Organizations Postcard to be finished on or before August 19, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 14: Student Organizations Postcard
Total for ITEM 14 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 14
Cost for additional postcards (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional postcards (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 15
ITEM 15: Sophomore Snapshot Brochure
NUMBER OF COPIES: 15,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, brochure to be printed four-color bleed.
TRIM SIZE: 14" long x 8.5" tall
FOLD: Double Parallel fold
Finish fold size 3.5" x 8.5"
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the Sophomore Snapshot Brochure. Proof should be
delivered to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall,
Room 111 or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing,
UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Senior Snapshot Brochure to be finished on or before August 19, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 15: Sophomore Snapshot Brochure
Base Price for ITEM 15 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 15
Tab for mailing -15,000 copies (please mark boxes tabbed) $_________________________
Cost for additional booklets (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional booklets (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 16
ITEM 16: Paying for College - Family Financial Aid Brochure
NUMBER OF COPIES: 10,000
INK COLOR: Four-color bleed
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
TRIM SIZE: 12" long x 8" tall
FOLD: Parallel fold
Finish fold size 6" x 8" tall
BROCHURE ART: Paying for College Brochure to be provided camera ready in pdf format or native file by
UNA (printers must supply their preferred pdf settings). Brochure to be printed four-color bleed.
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the Paying for College Brochure. Proof should be
delivered to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall,
Room 111 or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing,
UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Brochure to be finished on or before August 19, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
Total for ITEM 16: Paying for College - Family Financial Aid Brochure
Total for ITEM 16 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 16
Tab for mailing -10,000 copies (please mark boxes tabbed) $_________________________
Cost for additional brochure (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional brochure (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 17
ITEM 17: Birthday Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 10,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 4" X 6" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the Birthday Postcard. Proof should be delivered to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111 or
mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box 5027,
Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Birthday Postcard to be finished on or before September 2, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 17: Birthday Postcard
Total for ITEM 17 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 17
Cost for additional postcards (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional postcards (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 18
ITEM 18: UNA Recruiting TEAM Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 5,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 5.5" X 8.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the UNA Recruiting TEAM Postcard. Proof should be
delivered to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall,
Room 111 or mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing,
UNA Box 5027, Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
UNA Recruiting TEAM Postcard to be finished on or before September 2, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 18: UNA Recruiting Team Postcard
Total for ITEM 18 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 18
Cost for additional postcards (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional postcards (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 19
ITEM 19: Live-On Postcard
TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES: 10,000
PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INK COLOR: Four-color on both sides, postcard to be printed four-color bleed.
POSTCARD SIZE: Approximately 5.5" X 8.5" trimmed
ART COMPOSITION: All art provided camera ready in InDesign or pdf format by UNA
(printers must supply their preferred pdf settings).
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proof of the Live-On Postcard. Proof should be delivered to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111 or
mailed to University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box 5027,
Florence, AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Live-On Postcard to be finished on or before September 2, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
ITEM 19: Live-On Postcard
Total for ITEM 19 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 19
Cost for additional postcards (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional postcards (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 20
ITEM 20: Viewbook
NUMBER OF COPIES: 5,000
PAGES: 12 including cover
INK COLOR: Four-color bleed
COVER PAPER: 80 lb. Cougar Cover Smooth (white)
INSIDE PAPER: 70 lb. Cougar Text Smooth (white)
BOOKLET SIZE: Approximately 8" x 11" trimmed
BINDING: Saddle stitched along 11" side.
BOOKLET ART: Viewbook to be provided camera ready in pdf format or native file by UNA (printers must
supply their preferred pdf settings).
Viewbook to be printed four-color bleed.
PROOF: Printer is required to provide color proofs of the Viewbook. Proof should be delivered to University
of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, Rogers Hall, Room 111 or mailed to
University of North Alabama, Office of University Communications and Marketing, UNA Box 5027, Florence,
AL 35632-0001 for final proofing prior to printing.
Viewbook to be finished on or before September 2, 2016
PLATFORM USED: Macintosh
PROGRAMS USED: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
Total for ITEM 20: Viewbook
Total for ITEM 20 $_________________________
Alternate Bid on ITEM 20
Cost for additional booklets (per 500 copies) $_________________________
Cost for additional booklets (per 1,000 copies) $_________________________
____ initial
I have read and understand the contents of this page
University of North Alabama
Office of Procurement
UNA Box 5025
Florence, AL 35632
Phone: (256)765-4206
Fax: (256)765-4329
Bid No. 2016-18A For: Admissions Fall Publications
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FOB UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA, FLORENCE, AL 35632-0001
For clarification or substitution in ANY of above items dealing with production call
the Office of University Communications and Marketing, (256) 765-4363.
For clarification on number of copies or delivery location call the Office of Admissions,
(256) 765-4608.
For questions regarding bid submission
Contact the Office of Procurement, Dana Peeden (256)765-4206; email [email protected]
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